Hollywood finds unusual way to zap fat

Forget liposuction – celebrities are now using the same technology that lets new moms see their growing babies as a way to get rid of unwanted fat, Entertainment Tonight reports.

A Beverly Hills surgeon says ultrasound is an effective way to get zap belly fat, demonstrating the procedure on comedienne Monique Marvez.

The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery also touts the procedure as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction, with the caveat that ultrasound is only practical for small amounts of fat. The technology heats up the fat cells, essentially burning it, according to the organization’s website. Then, the body slowly reabsorbs the cells.